Egypt Attractions
Elephantine Island
Elephantine Island is the site of ancient Abu (meaning both elephant and ivory in ancient Egyptian), both names a reminder of the island's once important ...
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Aga Khan Mausoleum
High up on the west bank stands the elegant marble Tomb of Mohammed Shah Aga Khan, the 48th imam (leader) of the Ismaili sect, who died in 1957, and of his ...
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Citadel of Saladin (Al-Qalaa)
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Sprawling over a limestone spur on the eastern edge of the city, the Citadel of Saladin (or Al-Qalaa) was home to Egypt's rulers for some 700 years. Their ...
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Colossus of Ramses II
The massive limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramses II is 33 feet (10 m) long and that's without having any legs! Ramses II was the longest serving pharaoh in ...
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Djoser's Pyramid
Djoser was a king in the 3rd Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, ruling from 2667 BC - 2648 BC. He was the first to build a pyramid for his tomb. It was a development ...
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Luxor Museum
While the size of its collection can’t rival the treasures of Cairo, Luxor Museum is renowned as one of the thoughtfully assembled displays of antiquities ...
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Luxor Safaga Cruise Port
Located on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, the port of Safaga has a small but lively tourism industry, primarily centered on scuba diving and surfing. For most cruise ...
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Marine Biology Museum
Hurghada’s Marine Biology Museum reveals insights into the aquatic wonderland lying offshore. Whether you’re a keen snorkeler or want to learn more about ...
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Medinet Habu (Temple of Ramses III)
Where the fertile Nile floodplain meets the desert lies the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, known locally by its Arabic name Medinet Habu. The whole compound ...
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Mons Porphyrites
The short trip to Mons Porphyrites is a popular excursion from Hurghada. Egypt’s rare porphyry was highly valued by the ancient Romans, and these former ...
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Old Town (Sharm el Maya)
Sharm el Maya, or the Old Town, fronts the main harbor in Sharm el Sheikh. This atmospheric old market area follows Sharm’s walled stretch of coastline ...
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Port Safaga
The busy fishing and ferry Safaga Port is frequently visited by cruise ships and snorkeling day tours. Excursions head off to dive the port’s unpolluted ...
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Sharm el Sheikh Cruise Port
Sharm el Sheikh lies on the tip of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, where the Gulfs of Aqaba and Suez meet the Red Sea. Rapidly growing in popularity with tourists, it ...
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View of Coral Reef from Glass Bottom Boat, Sharm el Sheikh
Photo by: Stacey J, United Kingdom
Doing what: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and Coral Reef Viewing
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